Description
Tylosin is a macrolide antibiotic with a bacteriostatic action against Gram-positive and Gramnegative bacteria like Campylobacter, Mycoplasma, Pasteurella, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus and Treponema spp.
Indications
Gastrointestinal and respiratory infections caused by tylosin sensitive micro-organisms, like Campylobacter, Mycoplasma, Pasteurella, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus and Treponema spp. in calves, cattle, goats, sheep and swine.
Contra indications
Hypersensitivity to tylosin.
Concurrent administration of penicillins, cephalosporins, quinolones and cycloserine.
Side effects
After intramuscular administration local reactions can occur, which disappear in a few days. Diarrhoea, epigastric pain and skin sensitization can occur.
Dosage
For intramuscular administration:
General: 1 ml per 10 - 20 kg body weight for 3 - 5 days.
Withdrawal times
- For meat : 10 days.
- For milk : 3 days.
